Surgery
Recent News About Surgery
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Breast cancer patient sues J&J, others over torn tissue expanders that caused implant leaks
HOUSTON — A breast cancer patient is suing Johnson & Johnson and others after her breast tissue expanders failed less than six weeks after her mastectomy and reconstruction. -
$1M suit: Patient developed pressure wounds while at Memorial Hermann Texas
HOUSTON — A former Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center patient claims the hospital allowed her to develop a pressure injury which later became infected, while in the hospital for heart surgery. -
Patient alleges surgical sponge left inside her, sues Memorial Hermann for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A patient is suing Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and others alleging a surgical sponge was left inside her which caused the worsening of her Crohn's disease and other serious health issues. -
Plastic surgeon who allegedly botched woman’s breast lift fails to remove med mal against him
HOUSTON – A plastic surgeon who was sued for allegedly botching a woman’s breast lift procedure failed to have the claims against him dismissed on appeal. -
Delivery driver falls off tank at oil well site, sues for $1M
HOUSTON — A delivery driver alleges he was injured after falling off a tank at a oil well drilling site.Mario Sanchez filed a complaint June 30 in Harris County District Court against Luxe Operating LLC and Nabors Industries Inc., alleging neglience. Sanchez, who was employed by Redline Hot Shot & Transportation, was driving an 18-wheeler to a Texas oil well site where Nabors was the drilling contractor, according to his suit. -
Houston physician, others accused of fraudulent money transfers to avoid creditors
HOUSTON — A Houston doctor and others are being accused of using various business entities to fraudulently transfer millions of dollars in order to avoid and delay creditors.Dean W. -
Patient alleges wire was left in his leg after bypass surgery
HOUSTON — Clear Lake Hospital and two of its physicians are facing a suit after a wire was left inserted in a patient's leg during a coronary artery bypass graft. -
Appeal: False imprisonment claim against CenterPoint to continue, man arrested for trying to stop tree trimming
HOUSTON – A man claiming CenterPoint falsely imprisoned him for refusing to let the company trim an oak tree on his property recently had his claim reinstated by the 14th Court of Appeals. -
Diamond Offshore Drilling engineer suffers burns from engine spray, sues for $1M plus
HOUSTON — An engineer who suffered burns and other injuries when a engine sprayed hot water onto her is claiming Diamond Offshore's negligence. -
Jury heaps majority of blame on worker who sought millions from ExxonMobil for workplace injury
HOUSTON – A jury recently found that a plaintiff who sued ExxonMobil for millions of dollars following a workplace injury was the one primarily at fault. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP: Bradley Attorneys Appointed to American Health Law Association Leadership Positions
Bradley is pleased to announce that six attorneys in the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group have been appointed to leadership positions with the American Health Law Association (AHLA), beginning July 1. -
Man who fell off operating table, twice, sues Houston Methodist for $1M plus
HOUSTON — A man who fell off the operating table twice during hernia surgery is alleging the negligence of the hospital's surgical staff. -
Ferguson Law wins ‘remarkable’ $4 million settlement in 18-wheeler suit
BEAUMONT - A 48-year-old Buna man has recovered a $4 million settlement for neck injuries suffered in a collision with an 18-wheeler. -
$1M suit alleges man was assaulted at Bunny’s Gentlemen’s Club
HOUSTON – A Texas man alleging assault has filed suit against Bunny’s Gentlemen’s Club. -
Woman seeks to revive legal malpractice claim against Weller, Green, Toups & Terrell
BEAUMONT – A woman claiming a local law firm dropped the ball on her injury lawsuit is asking the Ninth Court of Appeals to reverse a summary judgment win in favor of the firm. -
Man claims Houston dentist fractured his jaw during wisdom teeth surgery
HOUSTON — A Houston dentist is facing a suit by a patient alleging he suffered a fractured jaw after his wisdom teeth removal.. -
Court's decision to deny Chapter 74 motion to dismiss upheld
The Court of Appeals in the First District of Texas has upheld a court ruling to deny a Chapter 74 motion to dismiss filed by Dr. Thomas Cook, the Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Center-Houston, Surgical Assistant Qijun Song. -
Woman alleges Houston plastic surgeon incorrectly measured her for breast augmentation
HOUSTON — A woman is claiming a Houston plastic surgeon incorrectly measured her for her breast implant incision. -
Dental assistant alleges negligence in Autoclave blast
HOUSTON — A dental assistant working at a Kingwood dental surgery office is suing the practice owners and a manufacturer after an Autoclave device suddenly exploded and caused her second-and third-degree burns and hearing loss. -
Doctor alleges health companies breached contract
HOUSTON —A doctor is suing a group of health companies alleging they have not carried out stipulations of a contract.